Dear Group Members,

        National Agriculture Library of US has listed International
Parthenium Research News (IPRN). Please see this link

http://weblogs.nal.usda.gov/invasivespecies/archives/2008/06/international_p_2.s\
html

We are in process of getting ISSN number.

For Second issue please contribute before June, 20.

We want to develop it as International research journal in future.


regards

Pankaj Oudhia

Dear Group Members,

      The inaugural issue of International Parthenium Research News
(IPRN) is now on-line. Please visit this link to view it

http://iprng.org/DetailArticlesWork.aspx?id=95


Please give your comments and suggestions.

regards

Pankaj Oudhia

Convener, International Parthenium Research News Group [IPRNG]

http://www.IPRNG.org

 
Dear Dr. Pankaj

We should appreciate the efforts of range officer Mr. Lallan Prasad gupta for his efforts to involve children to manage the two problematic weeds of Palamau Tiger Reserve Forest. National Research Centre for Weed Science is willing to help him to fight against the parthenium by providing culture of Parthenum eating beetle popularly called Mexican beetle (Zygogramma bicolorata)to release in the forest to suppress the menace of parthenium.  It is to mention that this beetle completerly safe and host specific. Biological control is envrironmentally safe technique. We may send the cultrue of Mexican beetle to range officer if he shows interst to release the same there.

It is further to bring into the notice of all the IPRNG members that if any body wish to release the bioagent in their locality, they may write a request lettrer on email to send the culture of beetle.  I shall send the same to them fre of cost by speed post. Rainy season is approcahing and it is the best time to erlease the beetle for its fast establishment in the area.     

with regards,

Sushilkumar
National Reserch Centre for Weed Science
Maharajpur, Adhartal, Jabalpur
email; sknrcws@... 


the 
On Fri, 23 May 2008 Pankaj Oudhia wrote :
>Tiger reserve opens school to fight shrubs
>- Officials of Palamau sanctuary go to children to uproot enemies of
>forest
>SUMAN K. SHRIVASTAVA
>
>A forest tracker teaches children at the biodiversity school in Betla.
>Ranchi, May 22: Hindi teachers may not begin with Ka for kamal
>anymore. Instead, they would recite, "Kahua, karam, kajo, kari — isey
>bachaney ki ayi bari (It is time to save trees such as kahua, karam,
>kajo and kari)".
>
>The green focus in the mode of teaching may soon be visible in schools
>across Jharkhand, thanks to an effort of Palamau Tiger Reserve (PTR).
>
>Officials of the reserve today started a biodiversity school in Betla,
>about 175km from here. PTR project director R.N. Prasad inaugurated
>the school, which is intended to make children living in forest
>villages understand degradation of environment and take steps to stop
>the process.
>
>Palamau Tiger Reserve forest range officer Lalan Prasad Gupta, the
>brain behind the school, said there was a need for such education. "We
>can fight some enemies of forests, such as man, cattle and fire, but
>we are unable to fight two enemies — lantana camara (pudus shrubs) and
>parthenium (locally known as gazar grass)."
>
>These shrubs came to India with the British. The imperialists left but
>the shrubs are slowly conquering the forests and stopping germination.
>"We may not have next generation of trees if these shrubs are not
>weeded out soon," he said, adding that the focus is to have enough
>hands to fight the war against the shrubs.
>
>"We have realised that child is the father of the man. So it is better
>to begin with children. We are focusing on children from the poor
>strata of the society but we are not luring them with midday meals. We
>are going to their parents and asking them to send their children to
>the school and help prepare a force to save the fast-degrading forest."
>
>To make things easier, the reserve has decided not to go to the
>government with the school project. "In fact, the school will not
>burden the state exchequer. We have the required infrastructure ready.
>Besides, forest trackers will take classes," said the PTR range officer.
>
>The school will run for three hours in the morning. Lessons on the
>forest will be for an hour while the usual syllabus would be taught
>for two hours, the range officer said. The children would also be
>taken on study tours inside the jungle for first-hand lessons on
>wildlife and medicinal plants.
>
>The project director said a proposal would be sent to the state
>government to replicate the project in other parts of the state.
>
>http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080523/jsp/jharkhand/story_9309170.jsp
>

Tiger reserve opens school to fight shrubs
- Officials of Palamau sanctuary go to children to uproot enemies of
forest
SUMAN K. SHRIVASTAVA

A forest tracker teaches children at the biodiversity school in Betla.
Ranchi, May 22: Hindi teachers may not begin with Ka for kamal
anymore. Instead, they would recite, "Kahua, karam, kajo, kari — isey
bachaney ki ayi bari (It is time to save trees such as kahua, karam,
kajo and kari)".

The green focus in the mode of teaching may soon be visible in schools
across Jharkhand, thanks to an effort of Palamau Tiger Reserve (PTR).

Officials of the reserve today started a biodiversity school in Betla,
about 175km from here. PTR project director R.N. Prasad inaugurated
the school, which is intended to make children living in forest
villages understand degradation of environment and take steps to stop
the process.

Palamau Tiger Reserve forest range officer Lalan Prasad Gupta, the
brain behind the school, said there was a need for such education. "We
can fight some enemies of forests, such as man, cattle and fire, but
we are unable to fight two enemies — lantana camara (pudus shrubs) and
parthenium (locally known as gazar grass)."

These shrubs came to India with the British. The imperialists left but
the shrubs are slowly conquering the forests and stopping germination.
"We may not have next generation of trees if these shrubs are not
weeded out soon," he said, adding that the focus is to have enough
hands to fight the war against the shrubs.

"We have realised that child is the father of the man. So it is better
to begin with children. We are focusing on children from the poor
strata of the society but we are not luring them with midday meals. We
are going to their parents and asking them to send their children to
the school and help prepare a force to save the fast-degrading forest."

To make things easier, the reserve has decided not to go to the
government with the school project. "In fact, the school will not
burden the state exchequer. We have the required infrastructure ready.
Besides, forest trackers will take classes," said the PTR range officer.

The school will run for three hours in the morning. Lessons on the
forest will be for an hour while the usual syllabus would be taught
for two hours, the range officer said. The children would also be
taken on study tours inside the jungle for first-hand lessons on
wildlife and medicinal plants.

The project director said a proposal would be sent to the state
government to replicate the project in other parts of the state.

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080523/jsp/jharkhand/story_9309170.jsp

Dear Group Members,

As you know Parthenium hysterophorus is one of the ten worst weeds of
the world. With the help of International Parthenium Research News
Group (IPRNG) and Parthenium discussion group in yahoo Parthenium
researchers, activists, farmers etc. are discussing on different
aspects of its management.

We are in process of publishing on-line monthly newsletter on
Parthenium titled International Parthenium Research News (IPRN) from
June 1, 2008.  The main parts will be



*New Publications on Parthenium.

*Parthenium Scientist of the Month
(Bio-data and contribution in Parthenium Management)


*Interesting Publications on Parthenium


*Parthenium Related News across the Globe.


*Parthenium Research Notes
(Not more than 200 words)


*Parthenium Pictures
(Links to pictures)

*Success Story (Special Column)
(Not more than 500 words)


You are invited to contribute for this newsletter. For inaugural
issue, please send your contributions before May 25, 2008 at
pankajoudhia@.... Please forward this announcement to your friends.


Regards

Pankaj Oudhia

Convener, IPRNG

http://www.IPRNG.org

Thanks Dr. Pandey. I have just added your name and address.

regards

Pankaj Oudhia

Dear Group Members,

        In year 1997 I have written a book on Parthenium and dedicated
it to Dr.Mahadevappa and his work on Parthenium. Now I am trying to
publish its online edition. First chapter of this Hindi book is
online. Here is link

http://www.iprng.org/DetailArticlesWork.aspx?id=93


With the help of Google now you can translate it in any language of
the world. It is typed using Unicode font Mangal.

regards

Pankaj Oudhia

Dear Group Members,

    Here is link to Hindi news published in Dainik Bhaskar quoting Dr.
Neeraj Gupta. According to him in Ajmer city of Rajasthan Parthenium
is playing key role in causing Asthma. Please visit this link for details.

http://www.bhaskar.com/2008/05/06/0805060956_asthma_day.html


Pankaj Oudhia

Very sad. In last few months hundreds of children were hospitalized
due to Jatropha poisoning. Over 50 cases in Meerut forced
administration to order its destruction.

Meerut admn asks residents to destroy Jatropha plants

http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Meerut-admn-asks-residents-to-destroy-Ja\
tropha-plants/300467/


It is matter of worry that Jatropha promoters are ignoring these cases.

regards

Pankaj Oudhia

--- In IPRNG@..., "Dr. M. Mahadevappa" <mahadevrice@...>
wrote:
>
> I VERY WELL KNOW THE CASES WHERE, IN VILLAGE SIDES, PEOPLE USE THE
SEEDS FOR COMMITING SUICIDE. IT HAS HAPPENED IN MY OWN FAMILY.
>
>   REGS,
>   M MAHADEVAPPA
>
> Pankaj Oudhia <pankajoudhia@...> wrote:
>           'Jatropha harmful for kids'
>
> Indo-Asian News Service
> Raipur, May 08, 2008
> First Published: 12:31 IST(8/5/2008)
> Last Updated: 12:59 IST(8/5/2008)
>
>
>
> The jatropha plant, a rich source of bio-fuel that is being grown on a
> large scale in Chhattisgarh, can harm the soil and aquatic life, cause
> skin cancer and even affect the brain of children if accidentally
> consumed, claims a scientist.
>
> "Researchers found in 1987 itself that jatropha oil contains
> tumour-promoting substances," Pankaj Oudhia, a Raipur-based
> agricultural scientist, told IANS.
>
> "People across the world know that jatropha oil is harmful for the
> skin. This is the reason why it is also known as 'Hell oil'," said
> Oudhia, who has done extensive research on jatropha. "Many Indian
> states are planting jatropha in school compounds and near human
> population. An increasing number of accidental feeding cases indicate
> that planners have failed to make people aware about its toxicity" -
> Pankaj Oudhia, scientist.
>
> "Unfortunately, jatropha seeds are liked by children and cases of
> accidental feeding have been reported from several countries. In the
> past few months, hundreds of cases have been reported from different
> parts of India. In Meerut (in Uttar Pradesh), over 50 children were
> recently hospitalised due to jatropha poisoning," the scientist said.
>
> "The ongoing large-scale jatropha plantation is becoming a curse for
> rural children. Two of its seeds are like a strong purgative. Four to
> five seeds can cause death," warned Oudhia, who is also affiliated to
> the Medicinal Plant Working Group, North America.
>
> Jatropha is considered a wonder plant that produces seeds with an oil
> content of 37 percent. The oil can be combusted as fuel without being
> refined. Experts say jatropha is a hardy plant, which can also be
> grown in wastelands.
>
> Several Indian states have been cultivating jatropha on a mass-scale
> to extract bio-diesel to replace high cost fossil fuel. Chhattisgarh
> has planted about 400 million saplings in wastelands over the last
> couple of years, said S.K. Shukla, executive director of Chhattisgarh
> Bio-fuel Development Authority.
>
> According to Oudhia, the plant has negative effects on the soil, flora
> and fauna as well.
>
> "Jatropha is a poisonous weed and is harmful for soil, especially in
> the case of monoculture. Research has shown that jatropha has harmful
> effects on Indian crops like pigeon pea. Large-scale plantation may
> also have a negative impact on soil," he cautioned.
>
> "Jatropha monoculture has been termed as a future natural disaster by
> environmentalists."
>
> Oudhia added that the wastelands where jatropha plantation is in
> progress in several Indian states supports billions of micro-flora and
> fauna. And if they were harmed, it would have a negative impact on the
> ecosystem.
>
> "Many Indian states are planting jatropha in school compounds and near
> human population. An increasing number of accidental feeding cases
> indicate that planners have failed to make people aware about its
> toxicity," he pointed out.
>
> The scientist said that planting jatropha near water sources was
> hazardous for indigenous fish species too.
>
> Oudhia said that the fumes of jatropha seed oil could also be unsafe
> for inhaling. "Chhattisgarh villagers use jatropha oil fumes as insect
> repellent and always cover their nose to avoid inhalation," he said.
>
> "Jatropha planners claim that the fumes are safe but there is no
> scientific study available on this aspect. There is a need for
> long-term studies on its impact on human beings, livestock and plants
> before giving the green signal for its large scale plantation and use
> as bio-diesel," he stressed.
>
>
http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=0f029e0d-89ef-4dd7-b1e\
d-70f3ea888a7c&&Headline='Jatropha+harmful+for+kids'
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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>

Thanks Dr. Pandey for your interest. We are discussing negative
aspects of this exotic weed Jatropha in 'Say No To Jatropha' yahoo
group. Please join this group.

http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/jatropha/

regards

Pankaj Oudhia

--- In IPRNG@..., ashok pandey <pandeyak64@...> wrote:
>
>
> I shall be very useful to quote some studies conducted in India and
around the world that Jatrophahas adverse effect on soil and
micfroflaura and fauna because we knw that Jatropha is being planted
all over India.
>
> A.K.Pandey
> TFRI, Jabalpur
>
>
>
> To: IPRNG@...: pankajoudhia@...: Thu, 8 May 2008 14:07:53
+0000Subject: [IPRNG] FW: Jatropha harmful for kids
>
>
>
>
> 'Jatropha harmful for kids'Indo-Asian News ServiceRaipur, May 08,
2008First Published: 12:31 IST(8/5/2008)Last Updated: 12:59
IST(8/5/2008)The jatropha plant, a rich source of bio-fuel that is
being grown on alarge scale in Chhattisgarh, can harm the soil and
aquatic life, causeskin cancer and even affect the brain of children
if accidentallyconsumed, claims a scientist."Researchers found in 1987
itself that jatropha oil containstumour-promoting substances," Pankaj
Oudhia, a Raipur-basedagricultural scientist, told IANS."People across
the world know that jatropha oil is harmful for theskin. This is the
reason why it is also known as 'Hell oil'," saidOudhia, who has done
extensive research on jatropha. "Many Indianstates are planting
jatropha in school compounds and near humanpopulation. An increasing
number of accidental feeding cases indicatethat planners have failed
to make people aware about its toxicity" -Pankaj Oudhia,
scientist."Unfortunately, jatropha seeds are liked by children and
cases ofaccidental feeding have been reported from several countries.
In thepast few months, hundreds of cases have been reported from
differentparts of India. In Meerut (in Uttar Pradesh), over 50
children wererecently hospitalised due to jatropha poisoning," the
scientist said."The ongoing large-scale jatropha plantation is
becoming a curse forrural children. Two of its seeds are like a strong
purgative. Four tofive seeds can cause death," warned Oudhia, who is
also affiliated tothe Medicinal Plant Working Group, North
America.Jatropha is considered a wonder plant that produces seeds with
an oilcontent of 37 percent. The oil can be combusted as fuel without
beingrefined. Experts say jatropha is a hardy plant, which can also
begrown in wastelands.Several Indian states have been cultivating
jatropha on a mass-scaleto extract bio-diesel to replace high cost
fossil fuel. Chhattisgarhhas planted about 400 million saplings in
wastelands over the lastcouple of years, said S.K. Shukla, executive
director of ChhattisgarhBio-fuel Development Authority.According to
Oudhia, the plant has negative effects on the soil, floraand fauna as
well."Jatropha is a poisonous weed and is harmful for soil, especially
inthe case of monoculture. Research has shown that jatropha has
harmfuleffects on Indian crops like pigeon pea. Large-scale plantation
mayalso have a negative impact on soil," he cautioned."Jatropha
monoculture has been termed as a future natural disaster
byenvironmentalists."Oudhia added that the wastelands where jatropha
plantation is inprogress in several Indian states supports billions of
micro-flora andfauna. And if they were harmed, it would have a
negative impact on theecosystem."Many Indian states are planting
jatropha in school compounds and nearhuman population. An increasing
number of accidental feeding casesindicate that planners have failed
to make people aware about itstoxicity," he pointed out.The scientist
said that planting jatropha near water sources washazardous for
indigenous fish species too.Oudhia said that the fumes of jatropha
seed oil could also be unsafefor inhaling. "Chhattisgarh villagers use
jatropha oil fumes as insectrepellent and always cover their nose to
avoid inhalation," he said."Jatropha planners claim that the fumes are
safe but there is noscientific study available on this aspect. There
is a need forlong-term studies on its impact on human beings,
livestock and plantsbefore giving the green signal for its large scale
plantation and useas bio-diesel," he
stressed.http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=0f029e0d-89ef\
-4dd7-b1ed-70f3ea888a7c&&Headline='Jatropha+harmful+for+kids'

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To: IPRNG@...
From: pankajoudhia@...
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 14:07:53 +0000
Subject: [IPRNG] FW: Jatropha harmful for kids

'Jatropha harmful for kids'

Indo-Asian News Service
Raipur, May 08, 2008
First Published: 12:31 IST(8/5/2008)
Last Updated: 12:59 IST(8/5/2008)



The jatropha plant, a rich source of bio-fuel that is being grown on a
large scale in Chhattisgarh, can harm the soil and aquatic life, cause
skin cancer and even affect the brain of children if accidentally
consumed, claims a scientist.

"Researchers found in 1987 itself that jatropha oil contains
tumour-promoting substances," Pankaj Oudhia, a Raipur-based
agricultural scientist, told IANS.

"People across the world know that jatropha oil is harmful for the
skin. This is the reason why it is also known as 'Hell oil'," said
Oudhia, who has done extensive research on jatropha. "Many Indian
states are planting jatropha in school compounds and near human
population. An increasing number of accidental feeding cases indicate
that planners have failed to make people aware about its toxicity" -
Pankaj Oudhia, scientist.

"Unfortunately, jatropha seeds are liked by children and cases of
accidental feeding have been reported from several countries. In the
past few months, hundreds of cases have been reported from different
parts of India. In Meerut (in Uttar Pradesh), over 50 children were
recently hospitalised due to jatropha poisoning," the scientist said.

"The ongoing large-scale jatropha plantation is becoming a curse for
rural children. Two of its seeds are like a strong purgative. Four to
five seeds can cause death," warned Oudhia, who is also affiliated to
the Medicinal Plant Working Group, North America.

Jatropha is considered a wonder plant that produces seeds with an oil
content of 37 percent. The oil can be combusted as fuel without being
refined. Experts say jatropha is a hardy plant, which can also be
grown in wastelands.

Several Indian states have been cultivating jatropha on a mass-scale
to extract bio-diesel to replace high cost fossil fuel. Chhattisgarh
has planted about 400 million saplings in wastelands over the last
couple of years, said S.K. Shukla, executive director of Chhattisgarh
Bio-fuel Development Authority.

According to Oudhia, the plant has negative effects on the soil, flora
and fauna as well.

"Jatropha is a poisonous weed and is harmful for soil, especially in
the case of monoculture. Research has shown that jatropha has harmful
effects on Indian crops like pigeon pea. Large-scale plantation may
also have a negative impact on soil," he cautioned.

"Jatropha monoculture has been termed as a future natural disaster by
environmentalists."

Oudhia added that the wastelands where jatropha plantation is in
progress in several Indian states supports billions of micro-flora and
fauna. And if they were harmed, it would have a negative impact on the
ecosystem.

"Many Indian states are planting jatropha in school compounds and near
human population. An increasing number of accidental feeding cases
indicate that planners have failed to make people aware about its
toxicity," he pointed out.

The scientist said that planting jatropha near water sources was
hazardous for indigenous fish species too.

Oudhia said that the fumes of jatropha seed oil could also be unsafe
for inhaling. "Chhattisgarh villagers use jatropha oil fumes as insect
repellent and always cover their nose to avoid inhalation," he said.

"Jatropha planners claim that the fumes are safe but there is no
scientific study available on this aspect. There is a need for
long-term studies on its impact on human beings, livestock and plants
before giving the green signal for its large scale plantation and use
as bio-diesel," he stressed.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=0f029e0d-89ef-4dd7-b1ed-70f3ea888a7c&&Headline='Jatropha+harmful+for+kids'

'Jatropha harmful for kids'

Indo-Asian News Service
Raipur, May 08, 2008
First Published: 12:31 IST(8/5/2008)
Last Updated: 12:59 IST(8/5/2008)



The jatropha plant, a rich source of bio-fuel that is being grown on a
large scale in Chhattisgarh, can harm the soil and aquatic life, cause
skin cancer and even affect the brain of children if accidentally
consumed, claims a scientist.

"Researchers found in 1987 itself that jatropha oil contains
tumour-promoting substances," Pankaj Oudhia, a Raipur-based
agricultural scientist, told IANS.

"People across the world know that jatropha oil is harmful for the
skin. This is the reason why it is also known as 'Hell oil'," said
Oudhia, who has done extensive research on jatropha. "Many Indian
states are planting jatropha in school compounds and near human
population. An increasing number of accidental feeding cases indicate
that planners have failed to make people aware about its toxicity" -
Pankaj Oudhia, scientist.

"Unfortunately, jatropha seeds are liked by children and cases of
accidental feeding have been reported from several countries. In the
past few months, hundreds of cases have been reported from different
parts of India. In Meerut (in Uttar Pradesh), over 50 children were
recently hospitalised due to jatropha poisoning," the scientist said.

"The ongoing large-scale jatropha plantation is becoming a curse for
rural children. Two of its seeds are like a strong purgative. Four to
five seeds can cause death," warned Oudhia, who is also affiliated to
the Medicinal Plant Working Group, North America.

Jatropha is considered a wonder plant that produces seeds with an oil
content of 37 percent. The oil can be combusted as fuel without being
refined. Experts say jatropha is a hardy plant, which can also be
grown in wastelands.

Several Indian states have been cultivating jatropha on a mass-scale
to extract bio-diesel to replace high cost fossil fuel. Chhattisgarh
has planted about 400 million saplings in wastelands over the last
couple of years, said S.K. Shukla, executive director of Chhattisgarh
Bio-fuel Development Authority.

According to Oudhia, the plant has negative effects on the soil, flora
and fauna as well.

"Jatropha is a poisonous weed and is harmful for soil, especially in
the case of monoculture. Research has shown that jatropha has harmful
effects on Indian crops like pigeon pea. Large-scale plantation may
also have a negative impact on soil," he cautioned.

"Jatropha monoculture has been termed as a future natural disaster by
environmentalists."

Oudhia added that the wastelands where jatropha plantation is in
progress in several Indian states supports billions of micro-flora and
fauna. And if they were harmed, it would have a negative impact on the
ecosystem.

"Many Indian states are planting jatropha in school compounds and near
human population. An increasing number of accidental feeding cases
indicate that planners have failed to make people aware about its
toxicity," he pointed out.

The scientist said that planting jatropha near water sources was
hazardous for indigenous fish species too.

Oudhia said that the fumes of jatropha seed oil could also be unsafe
for inhaling. "Chhattisgarh villagers use jatropha oil fumes as insect
repellent and always cover their nose to avoid inhalation," he said.

"Jatropha planners claim that the fumes are safe but there is no
scientific study available on this aspect. There is a need for
long-term studies on its impact on human beings, livestock and plants
before giving the green signal for its large scale plantation and use
as bio-diesel," he stressed.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=0f029e0d-89ef-4dd7-b1ed-70f3ea888a7c&&Headline='Jatropha+harmful+for+kids'

'Jatropha harmful for kids'

Indo-Asian News Service
Raipur, May 08, 2008
First Published: 12:31 IST(8/5/2008)
Last Updated: 12:59 IST(8/5/2008)



The jatropha plant, a rich source of bio-fuel that is being grown on a
large scale in Chhattisgarh, can harm the soil and aquatic life, cause
skin cancer and even affect the brain of children if accidentally
consumed, claims a scientist.

"Researchers found in 1987 itself that jatropha oil contains
tumour-promoting substances," Pankaj Oudhia, a Raipur-based
agricultural scientist, told IANS.

"People across the world know that jatropha oil is harmful for the
skin. This is the reason why it is also known as 'Hell oil'," said
Oudhia, who has done extensive research on jatropha. "Many Indian
states are planting jatropha in school compounds and near human
population. An increasing number of accidental feeding cases indicate
that planners have failed to make people aware about its toxicity" -
Pankaj Oudhia,  scientist.

"Unfortunately, jatropha seeds are liked by children and cases of
accidental feeding have been reported from several countries. In the
past few months, hundreds of cases have been reported from different
parts of India. In Meerut (in Uttar Pradesh), over 50 children were
recently hospitalised due to jatropha poisoning," the scientist said.

"The ongoing large-scale jatropha plantation is becoming a curse for
rural children. Two of its seeds are like a strong purgative. Four to
five seeds can cause death," warned Oudhia, who is also affiliated to
the Medicinal Plant Working Group, North America.

Jatropha is considered a wonder plant that produces seeds with an oil
content of 37 percent. The oil can be combusted as fuel without being
refined. Experts say jatropha is a hardy plant, which can also be
grown in wastelands.

Several Indian states have been cultivating jatropha on a mass-scale
to extract bio-diesel to replace high cost fossil fuel. Chhattisgarh
has planted about 400 million saplings in wastelands over the last
couple of years, said S.K. Shukla, executive director of Chhattisgarh
Bio-fuel Development Authority.

According to Oudhia, the plant has negative effects on the soil, flora
and fauna as well.

"Jatropha is a poisonous weed and is harmful for soil, especially in
the case of monoculture. Research has shown that jatropha has harmful
effects on Indian crops like pigeon pea. Large-scale plantation may
also have a negative impact on soil," he cautioned.

"Jatropha monoculture has been termed as a future natural disaster by
environmentalists."

Oudhia added that the wastelands where jatropha plantation is in
progress in several Indian states supports billions of micro-flora and
fauna. And if they were harmed, it would have a negative impact on the
ecosystem.

"Many Indian states are planting jatropha in school compounds and near
human population. An increasing number of accidental feeding cases
indicate that planners have failed to make people aware about its
toxicity," he pointed out.

The scientist said that planting jatropha near water sources was
hazardous for indigenous fish species too.

Oudhia said that the fumes of jatropha seed oil could also be unsafe
for inhaling. "Chhattisgarh villagers use jatropha oil fumes as insect
repellent and always cover their nose to avoid inhalation," he said.

"Jatropha planners claim that the fumes are safe but there is no
scientific study available on this aspect. There is a need for
long-term studies on its impact on human beings, livestock and plants
before giving the green signal for its large scale plantation and use
as bio-diesel," he stressed.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=0f029e0d-89ef-4dd7-b1e\
d-70f3ea888a7c&&Headline='Jatropha+harmful+for+kids'

Please see this shocking picture.

http://ecoport.org/ep?SearchType=pdb&PdbID=106009


and give your comments.

regards
Pankaj Oudhia

Rapid response needed for new parthenium outbreaks
6/05/2008 4:58:00 PM
The recent heavy rains have brought with them a serious risk of new
weed outbreaks in many areas, especially from the noxious parthenium
weed that is already across much of central Queensland.

The natural resource management group, the Queensland Murray-Darling
Committee (QMDC), has issued this warning.

Areas on farms where fodder, dozers, vehicles or stock have been
transported from other regions, or already infested areas, should be
under regular surveillance for new weed outbreaks.

For this reason, QMDC is leading up a program to provide assistance to
landholders to rapidly respond to new outbreaks of parthenium weed
across Queensland Murray-Darling Basin region.

Ivan Gillies, Rural Lands officer with the Roma Regional Council,
said, "Parthenium weed seeds spread very easily by machinery, stock,
grain and fodder.

"Landholders should be regularly monitoring their property for new
outbreaks, especially in the six week window after rains."

Parthenium seeds are known to be persistent, they have high
germination rates and are capable of setting seed within 28 days,
under optimal conditions.

Each plant can produce up to 15,000 seeds, with seed banks typically
ranging up to 40,000 per square metre.

Parthenium also affects the viability of primary production, both
livestock and grain, and all parts of the plant at any stage of growth
can cause allergies to humans and animals.

Graham Hardwick, principal lands protection officer with Biosecurity
Queensland, said, "Parthenium is relatively contained to the north
western parts of the Queensland Murray-Darling Basin, so we are
investing a lot of effort and resources to keep the rest of the region
parthenium free."

* For further information, or to report a parthenium outbreak, contact
QMDC on 07 4622 8446, Biosecurity Queensland on 07 4622 9905.

SOURCEQueensland Country Life

http://sl.farmonline.com.au/news/nationalrural/agribusiness-and-general/general/\
rapid-response-needed-for-new-parthenium-outbreaks/86068.aspx

Dear Dr. Sushil,

     As you know I am upgrading IPRNG website, please send literatures
on Biological control of Parthenium in word files so that I can add it
in website. Please also send your writings in Hindi as well as in
English for the site.

regards
Pankaj Oudhia

--- In IPRNG@..., "sushil kumar" <dr.sushilkumar@...> wrote:
>
>  Dear Dr. Pankaj
>
> You desrve appreciation to make people aware about partheniumm and
its managment through thier own languages. National Research Centre
for Weed SCience located at Jabalpur is also trying to educate people
throguh observing Parthenium awareness Week every year. NRCWS has
developed 15 minute film on parthenium and its management in Hindi.
Recently we have also publihsed a book on Biological control of
parthenium. We also help people to get nucleus culture of Mexican
beetle by post.  Kindly circulate this letter on your website that
those people who are interested to obtain nuclues cultrue of Mexican
beetle and literature on parthenium through post, they may wirte a
request letter to "Director, NRCWS, Maharajpur, Adhartal, Jabalpur-4".

>
>
> Dr. Sushilkumar
> National Research Centre for Weed SCience
> Maharajpur, Adhartal, Jabalpur-4
>
> On Tue, 22 Apr 2008 Pankaj Oudhia wrote :
> >Two Decades with Parthenium hysterophorus Part-5 (in Hindi)
> >
> >Pankaj Oudhia
> >
> >http://kisanokeliye.blogspot.com/2008/04/blog-post_1378.html
> >
> >
> >
> >[Note: With the help of google tools you can
> >convert this Hindi article in all Indian languages including Oriya and
> >Kannad in few seconds. Very soon I will write its English version.
> >
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> >regards
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> >Pankaj Oudhia
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Screening method for the identification of plants possessing
anti-microbial

For details please visit at

http://www.google.com/patents?id=yy4GAAAAEBAJ&dq=parthenium+hysterophorus

Pankaj Oudhia

Therapeutic inhibitor of vascular smooth muscle cells

For details please visit at

http://www.google.com/patents?id=-MkNAAAAEBAJ&dq=parthenium+hysterophorus


Pankaj Oudhia

Herbicide comprising phytotoxins of Lasiodiplodia theobromae (LT)

For details please visit at

http://www.google.com/patents?id=hcsHAAAAEBAJ&dq=parthenium+hysterophorus


Pankaj Oudhia

Thanks Dr.Goyal. I have added your name.

regards

Pankaj Oudhia

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>
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> Dear Group Members,I am in process of adding names of new members in
IPRNGDirectory. Please send your current contact details if your
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To: IPRNG@...
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Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:05:12 +0000
Subject: [IPRNG] IPRNG Scientists Directory

Dear Group Members,

I am in process of adding names of new members in IPRNG
Directory. Please send your current contact details if your old
details are there.

http://iprng.org/Directory.aspx

regards

Pankaj Oudhia

Dear Group Members,

        Complete Hindi article on Parthenium is now available at one
place with pictures and useful links.

http://ecoport.org/ep?SearchType=earticleView&earticleId=3139&page=-2

With the help of Google tools you can translate it in all Indian
languages and in English also.


regards

Pankaj Oudhia

Two Decades with Parthenium hysterophorus Part-20 (in Hindi)

Pankaj Oudhia

http://kisanokeliye.blogspot.com/2008/04/blog-post_24.html

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Kannad in few seconds. Very soon I will write its English version.

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Dear Group Members,

       I am in process of adding names of new members in IPRNG
Directory. Please send your current contact details if your old
details are there.

http://iprng.org/Directory.aspx

regards

Pankaj Oudhia

Thanks. It is series and every mail is with different link. I have
written 19 parts. Total parts are 50. Hence much writing is still pending.

regards
Pankaj Oudhia

--- In IPRNG@..., "Dr. M. Mahadevappa" <mahadevrice@...>
wrote:
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> Dear Pankaj,
>
>   I am in Pune. I saw you mails. Are they all on & the same mail o
each one is diferent. Pl claiy so that I can retain what ever is not a
duplicate.
>
>   Thanks,
> MM
>
> Pankaj Oudhia <pankajoudhia@...> wrote:
>           Two Decades with Parthenium hysterophorus Part-12 (in Hindi)
>
> Pankaj Oudhia
>
> http://kisanokeliye.blogspot.com/2008/04/blog-post_3586.html
>
> [Note: With the help of google tools you can
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Two Decades with Parthenium hysterophorus Part-12 (in Hindi)

Pankaj Oudhia

http://kisanokeliye.blogspot.com/2008/04/blog-post_3586.html

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Kannad in few seconds. Very soon I will write its English version.

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Two Decades with Parthenium hysterophorus Part-19 (in Hindi)

Pankaj Oudhia

http://kisanokeliye.blogspot.com/2008/04/blog-post_22.html

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Two Decades with Parthenium hysterophorus Part-18 (in Hindi)

Pankaj Oudhia

http://kisanokeliye.blogspot.com/2008/04/blog-post_21.html

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